Post by kanila on Feb 20, 2004 20:17:19 GMT -5

Just started 6 mos ago and am having a really good time. I bought a Whites Classic ID and I do most of my hunting on the beach. While the ID is great for the dry areas, I would like to know what would anyone use to hunt in the ocean and wet sand areas. Any and all replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanx

Post by Jeff Kinzli on Feb 20, 2004 22:40:26 GMT -5

Your Whites Classic will work very well in the dry sand as well as most dirt sites. They are well known for their ability to separate targets, so they're good for using in very trashy sites.

Unfortunately, being what's called a 2-filter (or 2nd-derivative) detector, there is not much processing happening on the ground matrix, and as such, it makes a lot of noise on a wet-salty area. The machine will think the wet salt sand is a big target. To use it there, you can try turning your sensitivity down, that will help some.

If you wish to hunt the wet sand, a multi-frequency detector (Whites DFX, Minelab Sovereign, Explorer) works much better, or a PI, but with a PI, there's no discrimination ability, so you'll dig nails along with everything else.

Post by BigMax on Feb 20, 2004 23:16:47 GMT -5

Hey Kanila-

Where about in Hawaii are you at?! I'm originally from Kaneohe side. If you're ever planning to visit the mainland (Southern California), look me up if you want to try gold prospecting! I'm the new secretary in a new GPAA chapter. Although I've found more gold & silver in the form of modern jewelry! ;D I've heard beaches in Hawaii are being hit pretty hard by the growing numbers of detectorists. Day & night hunters! Hope the targets are plentiful! Lots of tourists coming and going!

Post by kanila on Feb 22, 2004 2:50:27 GMT -5

Thanks Jeff for the info on the detectors. Heh Big Max, I live in Kaneohe and have done most of my hunting on the windward side. Have been to Waikiki and you're right, there's alot of people tecting there but so far the ones I've run into are'nt very talkative and they tend to be territorial. Only one person stopped to talk and he was visiting from California. Said he'd been stationed on the marine base in Kaneohe. In fact he's the one that steered me to this site. Thanks for the welcome and I will be asking more questions as I go along.

Post by winsac on Mar 19, 2004 0:48:26 GMT -5

Aloooohaa

I moved from Kailua to Sacramento in '89. I wish I knew about detecting while I was living in Hawaii. I know so many places which I could have hunted. Have you tried Sans Souci Beach park? I learned to swim there 50 years ago. Lots of family picnics were held there. The place is full of tourists now....so must have tons of jewelry lying around. Anyway, go gettum brah! Winston

Post by kanila on Mar 22, 2004 14:13:56 GMT -5

Aloha Winston,Have been to Waikiki to detect only once. Have'nt tried San Souci, but hope to get there one of these days. Have been off island and just got back. I do most of my detecting in Kailua or Sandy beach. Wish I could get out more but am busy coaching volleyball for one of the high schools, detect when I get the chance.HH Imua ;D

Post by Barney on Mar 22, 2004 22:12:24 GMT -5

Hey Kanila, We too are new..But the last time I was at Waikiki, which was about 4years ago. I talked to a local in the water, early AM, with a detector that was of course completely water proof. He showed me a bag with a fist full of coins, along with several rings. One morning's worth mind you. Just getting into it my self, so not much help, but that incident has stuck in my head..it's there, go find em girl.. Hawaii....geez my wife & I are jealous. Happy hunting...Barney

Post by hicountry on Mar 26, 2004 21:01:33 GMT -5

Welcome aboard Jerry. Lots of nice folks here and lots of info. You are in my old stompin' grounds. Did a lot of backpacking and mine exploration up there years ago and could probably steer you to some places I've been in Mine Gulch and the Lytle Creek Divide areas. Lots of places to hunt up there if you know the history.............Contact me any time to compare notes or whatever. Great hobby.........HH. Bill